Derrell "Sekou Soumah" Walker

Derrell “Sekou Soumah” Walker is a Portland, Oregon native and a strong presence in the West African Drum and Dance community. He is the perfect blend of drum and dance. He effortlessly inhabits the highest levels of Mandingue drum and dance, and blends these skills with his American roots and a deep knowledge of the Mandingue culture.

Sekou is also an educator and has taught West African Dance & Drum in Portland public schools for the past 17 years, and is the founder, choreographer and musical director of his own company, Sebé Kan. As part of his company, he offers after-school programming that provides world-class dance training, and West African culture and history to over 35 young African-American students.